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McKay's boyhood home was built in 1916. It is a craftsman style bungalow. Its original site overlooked the
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After leaving the state Senate, McKay returned to his title insurance business in Bend. When he eventually retired from business, McKay and his third wife, Della
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January 11 and lasted through June 10. McKay served as chairman of the financial affairs committee and vice chairman of the rules and resolutions committee. He was also a
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Central Oregon Community College Foundation board of directors, a member of the Central Oregon Realty Board, and the Oregon Land Title Association. He was elected president of that
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